VGMʼs careers encyclopedia

One-stop reference to more than 200 careersThis is the one essential career guide for job seekers, students, librarians, guidance counselors, and parents. With more than 200 descriptions of the most popular jobs in America, VGM's Careers Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for job seekers in any field. Completely revised and updated, this edition reflects today's career landscape and prepares readers to navigate tomorrow's evolving workplace with informed career choices that will get them started on the path to career success.The detailed career descriptions are presented in an easy to use A to Z format. Each listing begins with a general description of the job, followed by detailed information on:Job outlookQualificationsEducation and trainingIncome potentialWork settingsOpportunities for advancementSources for further informationEvery entry has been thoroughly reviewed and revised to reflect the latest information available from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.